Top 50 phrases to get by Italy: Getting around and shopping
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Key Phrases
Dov'è il bagno?
Where is the bathroom?
Quanto costa?
How much?
Posso pagare con carta?
Can I pay by card?
Skills You'll Learn
Asking for directions
Chiedere indicazioni
Inquiring about prices
Chiedere informazioni sui prezzi
Discussing payment methods
Discutere dei metodi di pagamento
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Dov'è...?
dov ɛ
Where is...?
💬 Use this phrase with any location or object to find your way around!
🇮🇹 Italians are generally friendly and helpful when you ask for directions.
See breakdown →Dov'è il bagno?
dov eh eel bahn-yo
Where is the bathroom?
💬 Bathroom = bagno. Handy and essential when exploring new places.
🇮🇹 Public restrooms can be scarce. Look for 'WC' signs or cafés, but be ready to buy something first!
See breakdown →Dov'è la stazione?
dov ɛ la statsˈjone
Where is the station?
💬 Replace 'la stazione' with other locations to customize your question.
🇮🇹 Italian stations can be busy. Arrive early and enjoy a coffee while you wait!
See breakdown →Taxi
TAH-ksee
Taxi
💬 Same pronunciation in English and Italian. Easy, right?
🇮🇹 Taxi stands are common. Hailing a taxi on the street isn't customary.
See breakdown →Sinistra
see-NEE-strah
Left
💬 Remember: Sinistra = sinister = left. Handy mnemonic!
🇮🇹 Directional gestures are common—watch for helpful pointing!
See breakdown →Destra
DEH-strah
Right
💬 Destra sounds like 'dexterous', often associated with right-handedness.
🇮🇹 Pair with hand signals for additional clarity.
See breakdown →Dritto
DREET-toh
Straight ahead
💬 Roll the 'r' in 'dritto' for authentic pronunciation.
🇮🇹 Used often for directions—start practicing the roll!
See breakdown →Voglio andare a...
ˈvɔʎʎo anˈdare a
I want to go to...
💬 Pair it with a place name: 'Voglio andare a Roma.',
🇮🇹 Italians respect decisiveness. Be clear with your travel destination.
See breakdown →Questo indirizzo
KWES-toh een-dee-REET-tsoh
This address
💬 Point to a written address if you're unsure of pronunciation.
🇮🇹 Handing a piece of paper with an address is common and very practical.
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